Black Lips and Lazzy Lung at The Music RoomRowdy retro-inspired rockers Black Lips are self-confessed ‘punk rock explorers’. Stopping off at Dubai on a Middle Eastern tour alongside Beirut indie quartet Lazzy Lung (see page 90), expect rock’n’roll thrills and spills. The show is also being filmed by Sundance-nominated filmmaker Bill Cody, known for his acclaimed documentary Athens, GA/Inside Out featuring R.E.M. and the B-52s.Dhs80 in advance, Dhs100 on the door. The Music Room, Majestic Hotel Tower, Bur Dubai, www.timeouttickets.com

Birthday party at The GramercyThere are two free drinks for everyone who passes through the Gramercy’s doors tonight to celebrate the birthday of the founder of a very iconic international drinks brand. Expect the venue to be done up as the White Rabbit Saloon, plus live music from Dahab and Lisa and the Makers.Free. 8pm-2am. The Gramercy, DIFC (04 437 7511).

Japanese Popstars host the Pioneer DJ-ME Championship finals at N’DulgeAfter three weeks of heats, the city’s best remaining decksmiths go head to head at the final round of Dubai’s largest DJ comp, which will be judged by the Japanese Popstars. After the finals, the block-rocking trio from Ireland will get behind the decks for a more intimate set than the one you may have heard at Sandance in May. House brand Stereo Sushi host the lounge room.Dhs100 (ladies free before midnight). N’Dulge, Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah (04 426 0561).

Mark Ronson at TrilogyNearly two years to the day since he helped relaunch Trilogy with an electric DJ set, the much-in-demand hitmaker makes a welcome return. Since his last appearance in 2010 – on the eve of releasing his third LP, the delightfully twee-retro homage Record Collection – Ronson has expanded his post-Winehouse production roster, working on LPs for Duran Duran, Rufus Wainwright, Lil Wayne and Black Lips, who also play in Dubai tonight.Dhs150. 10pm-3am. Trilogy, Souk Madinat Jumeirah (050 624 5751).

RepubliqueThere’s a ‘no house music’ policy at Republique on Thursdays, with DJ DC spinning a selection of old-school remixes and rock tunes early on, before moving on to R&B and chart fare.Free. 10pm-3am. Ongoing. Republique, The Address Downtown Dubai (056 718 1188).

Friday 28

A Tribute to Mehdi Hassan at DuctacMC Anwar Maqsood leads this tribute concert to the ‘King of Ghazal’ Hassan, who passed away this June.Dhs200-500. 7pm. Ductac, Mall of the Emirates, www.timeouttickets.com

ComedyDubai at The FridgeThe local comedy troupe make their debut at The Fridge’s new home in Alserkal Avenue.Dhs85. 8pm. The Fridge, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz (04 347 7793).

Hangover Fridays at ChiChi’s new night continues with a mixed bag of tunes.Free for ladies, Dhs100 for men. 9pm-3am. Ongoing. Chi@The Lodge, Al Nasr Leisureland (050 957 7140).Loaded Through the Decades at Casa LatinaDJs Andy Buchan and Just Lance will be working through the decades an hour at a time, starting with Motown and rock and roll in the ’60s, taking in ’70s rock, ska and reggae, the ’80s indie and electronica scene, ’90s hip-hop and indie and finishing with more recent fare.Free. 10pm-3am. Casa Latina, Ibis Al Barsha (04 399 6699).Massive R&B at Club SilkA new club night playing urban tunes in Barsha.Free (ladies), Dhs100 (men). 9pm-3am. Ongoing. Club Silk, Grand Excelsior Hotel, Barsha (04 444 9999).

Reformed AbsolutizmTen local rock and metal bands play a monster headbangers’ ball. Acts on the bill include Primo, Pullbox, Point of View, Brownfusion, Sandwash, Viscous Mishmash and more.Dhs50. 9pm-3am. The Music Room, Majestic Hotel Tower, Bur Dubai (056 799 6355).

Rony Afif Quartet at Blue BarBop standards and more from the best regular jazz night in the city.Free. 10pm-1.30am. Blue Bar, Novotel World Trade Centre (04 332 0000).

StrandedThe party on The World islands continues for a new season, but now things wrap up at 6pm. Booking essential.Dhs200. Noon-6pm. Royal Island Beach Club, The World; ferries leave from Jumeirah Beach (050 687 9959).The Proclaimers at The Irish VillageScottish brothers The Proclaimers – best known for party fave ‘I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)’ – round off The Irish Village’s Arthur’s Day party. Expect lots of impassioned chanting.Dhs40. Doors open 7pm, show starts 9pm. The Irish Village, Garhoud (04 282 4750).

Saturday 29

411 Saturdays at People by CrystalDJ Bliss and the 411 team spin urban hits at this award-winning club night.Free (reservations recommended). 10pm-3am. People by Crystal, Raffles Dubai, Oud Metha (050 354 3131).

Infusion’s Entra Mi CasaInfusion’s brand new Saturday night features deep Afro, Latin and soul house on the roof from residents Thai, Conan Liquid and Just Lance, with old school funk and soul grooves downstairs from the team behind MoFunk.Free (guestlist only). 4pm-3am. 360°, Jumeirah Beach Hotel (056 682 6617).

Saturday Salsa Fever at MaleconGuests will hear salsa and Latin from DJ Udia early on, with R&B, Reggaetron and house later from DJ Diego. Early birds can hone their skills with salsa lessons at 8.30pm (beginners) and 9.30pm (intermediate). Free entry; lessons Dhs40 or free to diners. 8.30pm-3am. Malecon, Dubai Marine Beach Resort, Jumeirah (04 34 61111).

Stand-up comedy night at The GramercyA two-night stand of ‘Funny Business’ with international comic Dean Edwards, a former cast member on Saturday Night Live who is known for impressions of Michael Jackson and Denzel Washington.Dhs175 (with one drink). 9pm. Until September 30. The Gramercy, DIFC, (04 437 7511)

Sunday 30

Shine at The Music RoomThis house band rock out on everything from AC/DC to Michael Jackson – and are tight enough to pull it off.Free. 9pm-3am. Ongoing. The Music Room, Majestic Hotel Tower, Bur Dubai (056 799 6355).

The West Factor at West 14th A new weekly X-Factor-inspired event in which Mövenpick hotel employees compete on stage – and diners get to vote on who goes through to the next round.Free. 8pm-11pm. Ongoing. West 14th Steakhouse, Oceana Beach Club, Palm Jumeirah (04 447 7601).